Topic questions and a very small sample of the responses are found below. You can also view a chat recap by @LIVESTRONG here. For additional information on recommended exercises, diet, foods to eat and foods to avoid we recommend reading the complete transcript - available here.
T1: What role does exercise play during treatment? How does it affect quality of life / outcomes? Did you exercise during treatment?
A1: It give us physical strength & successes which can elevate mood, increase mental strength and positivity. #gyncsm
— Dana-Farber (@DanaFarber) November 12, 2015
A1. A number of studies show a positive correlation btwn exercise & mood improvement & recurrence risk reduction. #gyncsm
— Nancy Campbell (@exercise_cancer) November 12, 2015
T2: Many gyn cancer patients undergo abdominal surgery. What exercises are recommended in recovery? long term?
A2: Good to create a rehab care plan with your care team. Here's a good place to start: https://t.co/tjpOnVDgVc #gyncsm
— LIVESTRONG (@livestrong) November 12, 2015
T2: During immediate post op time, light exercise is great--just shy away from heavy lifting while you heal! #gyncsm
— Elizabeth Dickson (@edicksonMD) November 12, 2015
T3: What are some resources for patients and survivors about exercise? What programs/exercises have helped you most?
A3: We offer a free program at 450+ @YMCA's across the US to anyone post-treatment: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA https://t.co/okhxE7OqIe. #gyncsm
— LIVESTRONG (@livestrong) November 12, 2015
— Dana-Farber (@DanaFarber) November 12, 2015
T4: We periodically hear news about sugar and cancer... Does sugar feed cancer? Should we avoid all sugar? Why do we need sugar?
A4: #gyncsm Reducing processed refined #sugars and frequent consumption is best recommendation Keep some #fruit! #nutrition
— Stacy Kennedy MPH RD (@stacykennedyrd) November 12, 2015
A4: Eating #Plantbased diet with protein and #hydration plus #exercise all help blood sugar control #gyncsm
— Stacy Kennedy MPH RD (@stacykennedyrd) November 12, 2015
T5: Are there specific foods GYN cancer patients should avoid? What's being discovered re: nutrition and gyn cancers?
A5: For GYN cancers there are specific nutrition recommendations depending on the type of cancer & current tx or related symptoms. #gyncsm
— Dana-Farber (@DanaFarber) November 12, 2015
A5: Obesity raises risk for endometrial cancer significantly. Manage your weight through healthy eating/exercise to reduce risk. #gyncsm
— Rick Boulay,MD (@journeycancer) November 12, 2015
T6: For cancer survivors, is nutrition more about finding balance or it is more about cutting certain things altogether? Tips?
A6: Nutrition & healthy eating are absolutely about finding balance & eating patterns that can be replicated everyday. #gyncsm
— Dana-Farber (@DanaFarber) November 12, 2015
A6: Think about it this way - you finally have a good reason to try a whole host of new and exciting foods. Explore new things. #gyncsm
— LIVESTRONG (@livestrong) November 12, 2015
Please scroll down for Resources shared during the chat. And remember that you may continue our conversation about nutrition and exercise on Smart Patients (https://www.smartpatients.com/gyncsm).
We want to thank all participants in this chat both regulars (patients/survivors/healthcare providers) and new community members. We look forward to having you join us on December 9, 2015 at 9pmET | 8pmCT | 6pm PT for the Looking Back and Looking Forward chat.
Dee
Co-Moderator
RESOURCES:
NUTRITION
Nutrition for the Person with Cancer - ACS https://t.co/ByOEMsuWvz
@DanaFarber : FREE nutrition and cancer app: https://t.co/37ELiVMrYe
@DanaFarber Myths about Food and Cancer Slideshow
https://t.co/ykP7n5jdbm
@DanaFarber "Does Sugar Feed Cancer" https://t.co/kkzzaegxp5
LiVES study: healthy lifestyle and PFS in #ovariancancer https://t.co/4kHGSaWc9R
Nutrition Recommendations During and After Treatment via @CancerDotNet https://t.co/Ngy9jhGIyB
ELLICSR cooking class : https://www.ellicsr.ca
Nutrition Recommendations During and After Treatment via @CancerDotNet https://t.co/Ngy9jhGIyB
ELLICSR cooking class : https://www.ellicsr.ca
UPenn: http://www.oncolink.org/coping/article.cfm?c=464&aid=1468&id=959
Nutrition in Gyn Cancer http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13669-015-0130-2#/page-1
EXERCISE
Nutrition in Gyn Cancer http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13669-015-0130-2#/page-1
Iram's story: https://t.co/jlFlU23n7r
@AICR infographic Making Time for Physical Activity: https://t.co/vNdlXhC42t
Rehab care plan via @livestrong https://t.co/tjpOnVDgVc
Rehab care plan via @livestrong https://t.co/tjpOnVDgVc
Dana Farber programs: https://t.co/WsRhJWRgIJ
US news and world report - exercise new RX for cancer pts https://t.co/KJ36gLRO6K
ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer certification: https://t.co/qr44wEcOVk
ACS recommendations https://t.co/ucAjwIWChG
LIVESTRONG at the Y: https://t.co/okhxE7OqIe
@CancerSupportCm exercise classes
Exercising During Cancer Treatment--NCCN resources https://t.co/F1VkQNwycw
Physical Activity and the Cancer Patient--ACS resource https://t.co/XAIEEvLakj
Journal article : Physical activity and gynecologic cancer prevention
https://t.co/Sw1N6kyPFX
Evidence based exercise program via @active_match https://t.co/rkob5ZTpxO
Evidence based exercise program via @active_match https://t.co/rkob5ZTpxO
GENERAL
Cancer Harbors - http://www.sunspiritwellnessservices.com/cancer-harbors/
"Heal Well Guide" https://t.co/PIFFRTGCeU
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